Slumber parties for girls mean fun and lots of giggling. A structured activity, like a game, is a great ice breaker. Constructive activities can also prevent the chaos that sometimes ensues when girls get together. Here are my top picks of games for a girls’ slumber party. All the games below should be well supervised by an adult.
If you have an outdoor space, try some fun outdoor games before it gets dark. Badminton is a fun choice that is popular with girls. As a kid, I liked badminton because it wasn’t too aggressive but still lots of fun.
If you have a good safe area for night games, you can even find glow in the dark volleyballs. Also, give girls glow in the dark vests to wear. Make sure that the area where you are playing is safe with adequate lighting and away from roads. A bug zapper is helpful to keep bugs at bay.
Although not technically a game, making t-shirts is a fun activity. Buy an inexpensive T-shirt for each of the guests at the slumber party. (It helps to have a range of sizes to suit everyone). Give the girls non-toxic fabric markers so that they can decorate their own T-shirts. This is a great bonding activity because girls can sign each others’ T-shirts. A special shirt becomes a memento of the slumber party.
Twister is a classic slumber party game. It is easy to play and sure to bring on the giggles. Twister is best played in a large open space such as a basement. Make sure breakable items are out of the way.
Older, more mature kids might enjoy playing games away from home. Consider a bowling alley that caters to kids. Call ahead to find out about package deals for kids. Some bowling alleys feature glow in the dark night bowling.
Other ‘away’ games for slumber parties include put put golf. It is easy to play and lots of fun. Give the winner a special treat such as a miniature trophy.
If the girls at the slumber party have a favorite TV show or book, why not play a trivial pursuit game based on the series? You can find TV show trivia games at a toy store. Alternatively, create your own questions based on research. For instance, you can research the Twilight or Harry Potter series online to create your own trivia questions.
Try these ideas for a slumber party that will be fun and memorable.
